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Postgraduate Prospectus Mini-Guide www.murdoch.edu.au 2009
Postgraduate Prospectus Mini-Guide
www.murdoch.edu.au
2009
Discover what Murdoch University has to offer online...Welcome to the 2009 postgraduate prospectus where you will find everything you need to know about studying at Murdoch. We would also like to invite you to visit our website to discover Murdoch online…
Our website provides a great set of interactive tools that showcase the full range of courses offered; who to talk to in your country about studying at Murdoch; and further information about on-campus and off-campus accommodation.
Find out more about our postgraduate research opportunities through our Research and Development centre. Take a tour of our South Street Campus or tour Western Australia to discover what it is like living in Perth.
www.studypostgrad.murdoch.edu.au
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ContentsDiscoverers welcome .............................................................................1
Why Murdoch? .......................................................................................2
Courses ..................................................................................................4
Discover for yourself: what our students say .........................................6
Campuses ...............................................................................................8
Discover Perth, Western Australia ........................................................10
Accommodation ...................................................................................14
Support .................................................................................................16
Key student services .............................................................................17
English language providers ...................................................................18
Semester dates .....................................................................................19
English requirements ............................................................................19
South Street campus map ....................................................................20
With a student population of over 15,000 including 3,000 international students, Murdoch is a dynamic, modern university with a national reputation for excellence in teaching, research and student satisfaction. We are committed to excellence in teaching and research and Murdoch provides the ideal place to take the next step on the lifelong path of learning.
Murdoch is one of the leading research universities in Australia. Our research work has national and international relevance which, in turn, informs and strengthens our teaching programs, keeping our students at the leading edge of their discipline and aligned to current and future industry needs.
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Murdoch’s Kim Beazley Theatre
Murdoch provides excellent student-staff ratios, state-of–the art facilities and outstanding student support services so it’s no surprise that Murdoch University is the only university to achieve a 5-star rating for Graduate Satisfaction for 12 out of the last 13 years*. But that’s only the start;
In an independent, national survey of Australia’s public universities, graduates ranked us amongst the very best.
The 2007 Good Universities Guide also awarded us five stars for the quality of our teaching.
We’re one of the leading research universities in Australia; ranking in the top eight for research intensity.
Murdoch offers over 180 courses - taught by enthusiastic and well-qualified academic staff.
*Good Universities Guide 2008
12 more good reasons to discover Murdoch:• TheMelindaandBillGatesFoundation
has chosen Murdoch to help in finding a cure for HIV.
• Oneofonly13AustralianUniversitieslisted in the world’s Top 500 universities.**
• ListedinTop100AsiaPacificUniversities.**
• MurdochUniversitywasranked8thnationally for Research Intensity.***
• MurdochUniversitywasranked5thnationally for Teaching and Learning in Science and Engineering programs.***
• MurdochUniversitywasranked2ndnationally for Teaching and Learning in Humanities, Arts, Education programs.**
• Winnerof4prestigiousawardsincluding the Australian Prime Minister’s Awards for University Teaching.
• MemberoftheInnovativeResearchUniversities Australia (IRU Australia).
• Murdochishometoa$AU1.7millionMedia Arts Centre.
• MurdochUniversity’spremierVeterinaryScience course is the first veterinary course in Australia to achieve American Veterinary Medical Association accreditation.
• Murdochishometoapurpose-built$AU3.7millionLawBuilding,completewith an electronic Moot Court/Law Centre.
• MurdochUniversity’sacademicstaffmembers have won numerous teaching awards including the Prime Minister’s Award for University Teacher of the Year.
*Good Universities Guide 2007**Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Academic Ranking of World Universities 2006***Teaching and Learning Performance Fund 2007
Why Murdoch?
To find a Murdoch representative in your country visit www.studypostgrad.murdoch.edu.au
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Courses
School and Course Page Number Intake 2009 Annual Tuition fee (AUD) Duration (years)
Biological Sciences and Biotechnology
Master of Philosophy 21 NA 23,750 2 to 3
Doctor of Philosophy 21 NA 23,750 3to4
Murdoch Business School
Applied Economics, Graduate Diploma ^^ 23 I 17,500 1
Business Administration, Postgraduate Certificate 23 I 8,750 0.5
Business Administration, Postgraduate Diploma 23 I and II 17,500 1
Business Administration, Master ^^^ 24 I* 35,000 1
Business Administration International, Master ^^^ 24 I* 35,000 + 2,500 additional course fee 1
Economics, Graduate Certificate ^^ 25 I 8,750 0.5
Human Resource Management, Postgraduate Certificate 25 I 8,750 0.5
Human Resource Management, Postgraduate Diploma 25 I and II 17,500 1
Human Resource Management, Master 26 I and II 35,000 1
Human Resource Management, Doctor 26 I and II 17,750 3
Professional Accounting, Master 26 I and II 17,500 2
Chemical and Mathematical Sciences
Extractive Metallurgy, Graduate Diploma ^^ 29 I and II 21,500 1
Extractive Metallurgy, Master ^^ 29 I and II 21,500 1
Chiropractic and Sports Science
Sports Chiropractic, Postgraduate Diploma 31 I and II 11,000 1
Education
Education (Primary), Graduate Diploma ^ 33 I 15,750 1
Education (Secondary), Graduate Diploma ^ 33 I 15,750 1
Education, Master ^^ 34 I and II 17,000 1
Education, Doctor 35 I and II 17,000 3
Education Studies, Graduate Diploma ^^ 35 I 16,500 1
Engineering and Energy
Energy Studies, Postgraduate Certificate 41 I and II 9,750 0.5
Energy and the Environment, Postgraduate Diploma 41 I and II 21,500 1
Energy Studies, Postgraduate Diploma 42 I and II 19,500 1
Engineering, Master 42 I and II 21,500 1 to 2
Environmental Architecture, Master 42 I 16,250 2
Renewable Energy, Master 43 I and II 19,500 / Online 11,700 2
Environmental Science
Environmental Impact Assessment, Postgraduate Certificate 45 I 11,250 0.5
Environmental Impact Assessment, Postgraduate Diploma 45 I and II 22,500 1
Environmental Management, Postgraduate Certificate 46 I 11,250 0.5
Environmental Management, Postgraduate Diploma 46 I and II 22,500 1
Environmental Science, Master 46 I and II 22,500 1
Information Technology
Information Technology, Graduate Diploma 49 I 17,000 1
Information Technology, Postgraduate Certificate 49 I 9,375 0.5
Information Technology, Postgraduate Diploma 49 I and II 18,750 1
Information Technology, Master 50 I and II*** 18,750 1 to 2
Information Technology, Doctor 50 I and II 19,500 3
Internetworking and Security, Postgraduate Diploma 51 I 18,750 1
Network Management and Security, Master 51 I 18,750 2
Law
Australian Migration Law and Practice, Graduate Certificate 53 I and II 7,500 0.5
Laws by research, Master 53 I and II 18,750 1
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School and Course Page Number Intake 2009 Annual Tuition fee (AUD) Duration (years)
Media Communication and Culture
Journalism, Postgraduate Certificate 55 I and II 8,500 0.5
Journalism, Postgraduate Diploma 55 I and II 17,000 1
Media Production, Postgraduate Certificate 55 I and II 8,500 0.5
Media Production, Postgraduate Diploma 55 I and II 17,000 1
Personal Program, Master 56 I and II 17,000 1 to 2
Public Relations, Postgraduate Certificate 56 I and II 8,500 0.5
Public Relations, Postgraduate Diploma 57 I and II 17,000 1
Nursing and Midwifery
Advanced Mental Health Nursing, Postgraduate Diploma 59 I 18,000 1
Pharmacy
Pharmacy, Master ^^ 61 Tri III 30,000 2
Psychology
Applied Psychology, Master 63 I 21,500 2
Applied Psychology / Doctor of Psychology (combined) 64 I 21,500 / 23,000 4
Consultancy Psychology, Postgraduate Diploma 64 I 21,500 1
Counselling, Postgraduate Certificate 65 I 10,750 0.5
Counselling, Postgraduate Diploma 65 I 21,500 1
Counselling, Master 66 I 21,500 2
Psychology, Postgraduate Diploma ^^ 66 I 21,500 1
Psychology, Doctor 66 I 23,000 3
Social Sciences and Humanities
Asian Studies, Postgraduate Diploma 69 I and II 17,000 1
Asian Studies, Master 70 I and II 17,000 2
Community Development, Postgraduate Diploma 70 I 17,000 1
Community Development, Master 70 I and II 17,000 2
Creative Arts, Graduate Certificate ^^ 71 I and II 8,500 0.5
Creative Arts, Graduate Diploma ^^ 71 I and II 16,000 1
Development Studies, Master ^^ 71 I and II 17,000 2
Ethics, Graduate Certificate 72 I and II 8,500 0.5
Globalisation and Governance, Master 72 I and II 17,000 1
Ministry, Master ^^ 72 I and II 17,000 1 to 2
Personal Program, Master 73 I and II 17,000 1 to 2
Philosophy, Graduate Certificate ^^ 74 I 8,500 0.5
Public Policy, Master 74 I and II 17,000 2
Security, Terrorism and Counterterrorism, Postgraduate Certificate 74 II 8,500 0.5
Tourism, Postgraduate Diploma 75 I and II 16,000 1
Sustainability
Asian Sustainable Development, Postgraduate Certificate 77 I 8,625 0.5
Asian Sustainable Development, Postgraduate Diploma 77 I and II 17,250 1
Asian Sustainable Development, Master 77 I and II 17,250 2
Ecologically Sustainable Development, Master 78 I and II 17,250 2
Education for Sustainability, Master 79 I and II 17,250 2
Local Governance, Master 79 I and II 17,250 2
Policy Studies, Postgraduate Certificate 79 I and II 8,625 0.5
Policy Studies, Postgraduate Diploma 81 I and II 17,250 1
Sustainable Urban and Regional Planning, Master 82 I and II 17,250 2
Veterinary and Biomedical Science
Conservation Medicine, Master 85 I and II 29,500 1
Small Animal Practice, International Postgraduate Certificate 85 I and II 14,750 1
Veterinary Conservation Medicine, Postgraduate Certificate 85 I and II** 14,750 0.5
Veterinary Surveillance, Master 86 I and II 29,500 1
Research
Research Masters with Training 87 I and II Fee on application 1.5
Master of Philosophy / Doctor of Philosophy Band 1 87 NA 17,750 2to3/3to4
Master of Philosophy / Doctor of Philosophy Band 2 87 NA 20,250 2to3/3to4
Master of Philosophy / Doctor of Philosophy Band 3 87 NA 22,000 2to3/3to4
MasterofPhilosophy/DoctorofPhilosophyBand4 87 NA 23,750 2to3/3to4
*In special circumstances students can commence in Semester II **Semester I intake for internal mode; semester I and II intakes for external mode***Intake depends on specialisation^ Students actually commence in the Summer term period prior to Semester 1.^^ Course is subject to demand and may include undergraduate units as part of the structure to provide fundamental knowledge. ^^^ One year duration includes summer and winter terms as well as Semester 1 and 2.
Fees listed above are valid for commencement in the 2009 academic year only and are subject to annual increases. Murdoch University also reserves the right to alter, amend or delete any course, fee or admission requirements without prior notice.
To apply online visit www.studypostgrad.murdoch.edu.au
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To read our current student’s blogs visit:
www.studyundergrad.murdoch.edu.au
Jessica Seebauer USA“I will always remember the drive, passion, and commitment of the academic staff members….they inspired us to serve the community and the profession with enthusiasm and integrity. Murdoch is the perfect size - small enough to be cosy and personable, but big enough to support diverse clubs and interest groups. Its perfectly located - 10 minutes from the beach and the city”.
Neils Becker Germany
“I enjoy studying at Murdoch…the highly motivated Murdoch staff are inspiring. On top of that, I really love being part of a university that provides a wide variety of courses for students and a great teaching structure that allows students to have adequate time between studies and break.”
Karin Larsson Sweden
“My exchange semester at Murdoch University was truly amazing! I especially appreciated the nearness to the sea and the lovely town of Fremantle. While studying, I felt that my lecturers really had a great interest and knowledge in their fields of teaching. They also showed that they cared about their students’ professional success”.
Daniel GahleitnerAustria
“I chose to come to Perth for one year, to enjoy studying in a fantastic environment of nice climate and great travel opportunities along the beautiful coastline of WA. I also met great “Aussies” and made new friends from all over the world through Murdoch community events. My study opened great professional opportunities for me…Murdoch is definitely the right choice.”
Daniel Wilson Zimbabwe
“Murdoch is fantastic in that their degrees are flexible…it is very reassuring to know if you get into the course and find you don’t enjoy it quite as much as you thought you would, you still have a number of options and can slip seamlessly into an area or field more suited to your enjoyment or strengths”.
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Dhananjay Pradhan Republic of India
“Murdoch’s sprawling, leafy-green campus makes you forget that you are just a little while away from the bustle of the city…the super friendly, approachable faculty make studying easier. The primary reason I chose Murdoch was its consistent five-star rating for Graduate Satisfaction from the Good Universities Guide. I am glad I chose Murdoch ...its amazing how everyone fits in here.”
Joy Mageshwary GanesanSingapore
“When I decided to study overseas, Murdoch was the first university I thought of as it has an excellent reputation for educational standards and quality. The atmosphere and staff in Murdoch are welcoming and pleasant. Lecturers and Division Heads are more than willing to help you in whatever way they can. I am proud to be a student of Murdoch!”
Wichan Khonthothong Thailand
“I like the atmosphere at Murdoch because the local students are very friendly. Murdoch University is looking after international students well and the facilities here are very modern. I have found Murdoch to be the best university for me and I’m sure that the qualification I’m working towards will allow me to get a good job in the future.”
Ahmad TaufikIndonesia
“I chose Murdoch University because it allows me to work towards a better future in a globally competitive research program…It is also very hard to obtain a world-class and affordable education in Australia, but I have found this at Murdoch University. I am sure that studying at Murdoch University is the best choice for everyone.”
Niloufer Johansen Australia
“Murdoch University has allowed me to discover a community of mentors and peers with talent, combined with a strong sense of teamwork. You are provided with guidance to create a degree that suits your own ambitions. I have had the chance to study along side talented scientists, providing me with invaluable experiences and knowledge.”
Discover for yourselfWhat our students say
5-star rating for Graduate Satisfaction for 12 out of 13 years.
(Good Universities Guide)
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South Street campusThe South Street Campus covers 227 hectares, which comprise a farm, three secondary schools, a lifestyle village, numerous Cooperative Centres of Excellence and corporate facilities.
The Campus is set in a beautiful bush environment with Bush Court being the hub of the Campus providing many shady spots for outside tutorials or quiet study opportunities. Buses run regularly between Perth and Murdoch University and Fremantle and Murdoch University. Trains also run from Murdoch Station to Perth city regularly and the journey takes just 11 minutes.
Murdoch Veterinary ClinicMurdoch Law School
Vice Chancellory building, South Street campus
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Campuses
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Bioinformatics Research Laboratory
Peel campusThe Peel Education and TAFE Campus is W.A.’s first co-located and multi-partner Campus comprising school, TAFE and University sectors. The innovative partnership at Peel provides the opportunity for learners in the region to undertake seamless learning through well designed Pathways, enabling students to enter and exit at designated points that qualify them to move into the workforce at different levels of employment.
The newly built Peel Regional Campus comprises purpose-built facilities for Nursing and Business students, with Nursing students having the convenience of practical components of their degree facilitated through hospital learning experiences.
Rockingham campusRockingham Campus is located in close proximity to the Rockingham Beach Foreshore which is filled with cafes, cycling and skate paths and plenty of shady grassed areas overlooking the beautiful beach.
The Campus is situated in the heart of a seaside metropolis in an environment where staff and students work closely together to achieve student goals. Students benefit from ongoing access to our highly qualified academic and general staff.
Travelling from the South Street Campus is as easy as jumping on the train from Murdoch Station or the shuttle bus that runs regularly throughout the day.
Engineering pilot plant
Lecture in progress
Nursing buillding, Peel campus Library, Rockingham campus
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For a virtual tour of the Murdoch campus’ visit:
www.studypostgrad.murdoch.edu.au
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Four times the area of Texas, Western Australia is Australia’s best kept secret. The State covers one-third of the Australian continent, spanning over 2.5 million square kilometres (1 million square miles) and several different climatic zones.
This State is famed for its brilliant blue skies, warm sunny climate and white sandy beaches. It is a land blessed with some of the world’s most precious natural phenomena including the dolphins of Monkey Mia, the 350-million-year-old Bungle Bungle range and the towering karri forests of the South West. Perth, the capital city of the State, is home to 1.38 million people and enjoys more hours of sunshine than any other capital city in Australia. Sophisticated yet uncomplicated, the lifestyle is relaxed and based outdoors.
The city sits on the Swan River, where residents enjoy fishing, windsurfing, sailing or simply relaxing with friends for a barbecue in the sun. There are wineries, beaches and bushland within easy reach of the city, and a
cosmopolitan mix of cafes, restaurants, pubs and thriving nightlife in the city centre.
Perth is a sister city to San Diego, and the people of Perth enjoy a cosmopolitan outdoor lifestyle due to the fact that the climate is one of the best in the world! Summers are long and hot so the locals take advantage of this by spending time at one of the many beaches in the metropolitan area. On weekends, they also flock to Fremantle, a thriving historical community close to the Murdoch University campus and well known for its vibrant ‘cappuccino strip’ with outdoor cafes, pubs, museums, galleries and markets.
Should you wish to explore other Australian cities, Perth is less than four hours by plane from Sydney and Melbourne. As the closest Australian city to South-East Asia, Perth is only a 3 hour flight to Bali and 5 - 7 hours flying time to major Asian destinations including Bangkok, Jakarta, Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur and Singapore.
Soon after you arrive at Murdoch, you will be given the opportunity to start exploring Perth and Fremantle on excursions organised by Murdoch International.
Perth city centre is located approximately 20 minutes by bus from the Murdoch Campus. In downtown Perth city, a large shopping district offers a wide variety of cafes, restaurants, upscale boutiques, department stores, Australiana and duty free shops for you to enjoy. Out of the downtown area, the suburbs also provide excellent shopping, especially in the open air markets on weekends.
You might like to take a cruise up Perth’s Swan River to the wineries for a delicious lunch, or explore King’s Park, a preserved bushland area five minutes from downtown Perth. Bicycle riding is a great way to get around as the city has bicycle routes from the city, around the river, to Fremantle and the beach.
Discover Perth Western Australia
Perth city by night
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Fremantle cappucino stripWindsurfers off Rottnest Island Beautiful Perth beaches Tree Top Walk, Kings Park
For a virtual tour of Perth and Western Australia visit:
www.studypostgrad.murdoch.edu.au
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Kings Park Perth
Femantle cappuccino strip
Old Swan Brewery
Beautiful Perth beaches
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Discover Murdoch University - closer than you think.
11 minutes from the city to Murdoch Train Station, quick trip by connecting bus to South Street campus
Regular bus services past campus
15 minutes from the city on Kwinana Freeway (exit South Street)
Cycle routes to campus
Perth climate – average temperaturesSummer Dec-Feb Dry and hot 20-33 C 58-90 F
Autumn Mar-May Warm to cool 12-25 C 50-85 F
Winter Jun-Aug Cold and rainy 8-18 C 46-66F
Spring Sep-Nov Cool 10-22 C 48-76F
The port city of Fremantle (nicknamed ‘Freo’), which is just 10 minutes by bus from Murdoch University, has a rich mix of cultural diversity and maritime history. Fremantle was made famous during the 1987 America’s Cup and has retained much of its old-world charm with Victorian and Edwardian architecture. Residents and travellers alike visit Fremantle to enjoy the vibrant atmosphere of the markets, entertainment and restaurants.
Travelling around Perth by train and bus is very simple, and Murdoch University is accessible by both. In fact, Murdoch Station is just an 11 minute train ride from the Perth City centre! The Circle Route bus passes Murdoch University and goes through many areas of Perth and is widely used by Murdoch students. There are regular free shuttle buses between the Murdoch and Rockingham campuses, or alternatively students can also take the train.
Mitchell Freeway
Kwinana Freeway
Joondalup Rail Line
Mandurah Rail Line
Murdoch
Mandurah
Rockingham
Fremantle
Peel campus
Rockingham campus
South Street campus
Perth
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Joondalup
Domestic & International Airport
Perth shopping
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On-campus accommodation Murdoch University Village currently houses 538 residents in fully self contained apartments. In 2009 a further 298 places will become available with the completion of the new on-site development. Apartments have been designed in different configurations to suit varying preferences. Students can choose to live in either a 1, 2, 3, 5 or 8 bedroom apartment. While there are some twin share rooms available, most students will have their own fully furnished room, with shared kitchen and living facilities. In addition, there are several ‘ensuite’ apartments, each with four ensuite bedrooms. Flats adapted for people with disabilities (modified bedroom and bathroom) are also available.
Murdoch University Village facilities include:
• Threelargelaundrieswithcoinoperatedwashing machines and dryers;
• Recreationroomwithpooltables,tabletennis and video games, a television lounge;
• Computerlaboratory,photocopycentre,tutorial and study rooms;
• Musicroom;and
• Volleyballandbasketballcourts.
In addition, the following facilities are also being developed:
• Swimmingpool;and
• Ane-library.
It is University policy to house male and female residents from different social and cultural backgrounds together. Most residents are undergraduates in their first or second year of study. Residential staff live on site and include a team of peer Residential Assistants
that enable new residents to quickly adapt to the new environment and ensure Village rules and regulations and standards of behaviour are followed. Residential staff support student residents experiencing any personal or study problems.
On top of the Residential fees for Student Village flats, other fees to apply are an annual ResidentialServicesFeeof$AU165,aweeklyUtilitiesFeeof$AU8.25andaSecuritydeposit(refundable)of$AU300.
Murdoch University Village Residential Fees are as follows:
Room TypeWeekly Rate
(inc GST)
4 Weekly Rate
Double $AU85.50 $AU342
Single $AU113.50 $AU454
Deluxe $AU123.50 $AU494
Ensuite $AU134 $AU536
Fees listed are subject to change.
Discover your placeOn campus accommodation
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Murdoch University Village room
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Off-campus accommodationThe University’s Off - Campus Housing Officer helps students who cannot be accommodated at Murdoch University Village, or who prefer to live off campus, in finding private accommodation.
If an international student is under the age of 18 they are required to either have a legal guardian who is a direct family member over the age of 21 with whom they will reside in Perth, or live in a homestay arrangement with a local carer approved by Murdoch International.
Students who wish to live by themselves in a furnished one bedroom flat should expect to payapproximately$180-$250*perweek;Students who will be accompanied by their family and wish to live in a 2-3 bedroom unfurnished apartment should expect to pay upwardsof$250-$350*perweek.
*Prices as at March 2008.
The two most common types of off-campus accommodation available to students are:
Homestay
Full board or homestay includes a furnished room, meals, electricity and sometimes, laundry. The charge usually does not include a telephone. Many families offer this kind of accommodation, which can provide a quiet study environment and a ‘home’ atmosphere.
Shared accommodation
This usually involves sharing with other students (international and Australian), although you may live with whomever you choose. You will have your own room and access to a kitchen and other household facilities. Household bills are normally shared equally amongst all tenants. This kind of rental accommodation is either in apartments or houses and can offer an independent lifestyle, mutual support and friendship.
For further information, including online applications:
Murdoch University Village PO Box 1055 Canning Vale DC Western Australia 6970 Telephone: + 61 8 9360 2909 Facsimile: +61 8 9360 2977 [email protected] www.murdochuv.com.au
Cost of living As a general guide, undergraduate students shouldbudget$AU255-315perweekfortheir living expenses in Perth. This figure does not include tuition fees, the cost of running a vehicle, text book costs, health costs or holiday travel costs and will vary according to individual students’ lifestyles. Students bringing dependent family members with them to Perth will need to budget considerably more per week for accommodation and living expenses and consider other costs such as school fees for dependents and childcare costs where applicable.
Students can expect to pay from $AU150-$400persemesterfortextbooksand money should also be budgeted for photocopying and other incidental costs related to studying.
For a ten-month academic year, students will requireapproximately$AU1020-1300permonthor$AU10200-13000peracademicyear. Each student budget is different and will be based upon financial capacity, individual
needs and preferences. Budgets should be flexible to allow for change and students should not rely on working while studying to pay for tuition fees or living expenses.
Students should ensure they arrive in Australia with easy access to approximately $AU2500topayforexpensesassociatedwith establishing themselves in Perth. Such expenses will include temporary hotel accommodation costs, transport costs, food costs and costs associated with organising permanent accommodation (rent in advance, bond costs etc).
Estimated weekly budget $AU
*Accommodation 90-150
Utilities 10-20
Food 85
Public transport 20
Miscellaneous and Entertainment 50
TOTAL $AU255 - 325
* Students choosing to live on campus can expect to pay approximately $AU115 per week whereas students choosing to live off campus should expect to pay approximately $AU150 per week. These costs are for individual rooms in shared apartments or houses.
To find out more about accommodation visit:
www.murdoch.edu.au/About-Murdoch/Take-a-tour-of-our-campus/
Murdoch University Village
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International Student VisasYou must apply for a Student Visa after you have accepted an offer of a place at Murdoch University. You should check with the Australian Embassy, High Commission or Consulate in your own country or closest embassy listed on the Department of Immigration website (www.immi.gov.au) about the length of time to process visa applications.
Your student visa is issued with a number of conditions that are important considerations in planning and managing your enrolment. The conditions and more information is provided during Pre-departure and at Orientation and are outlined on Murdoch International’s website: www.murdoch.edu.au/International-students/.
The guidelines for international students studying in Australia and the responsibilities of education institutions is outlined in the Commonwealth Government’s Education Services for Overseas Students (ESOS) Act and the National Code.
For more information on the ESOS Act and the National Code visit www.aei.dest.gov.au/ESOS or contact Murdoch International staff.
Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)It is a requirement of the Australian Government Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) that all international students have health cover for the length of their student visa. All international students are required to pay a minimum of one year of health cover* (OSHC) fees with their tuition fees when they accept their Offer of Enrolment. Murdoch encourages students to pay OSHC for the full duration of their course up front in order to receive attractive fee discounts. The OSHC fee for one year single coveris$AU370(asat2008)anddiscountsof5% and 10% are available for two and three years’ cover respectively**. All international students will be assisted in registering for OSHC, and will receive further information when they attend the Orientation Program at the beginning of the semester.
* Worldcare Assist is the provider of OSHC selected by Murdoch University** Fees subject to change
Employment From April 26 2008 all student visas will be issued with Permission to Work included. After you have commenced studies Permission to Work allows you to work up 20 hours per week during semester and full-time during university vacations.Permission to Work will allow you to work up to a maximum of 20 hours per week during semester and full-time during vacation periods. Your dependents on your student visa will also be eligible for work rights once you’ve had yours granted. As work is not always readily available, you should not rely on this income for support and you will not be permitted to rely on this as proof of sufficient self-support funds when you apply for your Student Visa.
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Quiet Study areas on campus
Health and Counselling ServicesMurdoch University’s Health and Counselling Service is located in the heart of the Murdoch campus and has outreach services to the Peel and Rockingham campuses. The service provides doctors, nurses and counsellors available for student consultations and to respond to any on-campus emergencies.
The nursing and counselling staff provide a range of services at no fee and the doctors charge the minimum allowable fee. The service has a strong relationship with OSHC Worldcare and all bills for Worldcare clients are processed directly – meaning no on-the-spot payments for you.
Equity and Disability SupportMurdoch University has demonstrated a strong history of increasing the diversity of its student intake. Each year the University encourages onto its campuses, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, those with special needs, people completing high school education and mature-age entrants. Students accessing the University come from a wide variety of experiences and with diverse requirements. The University hopes to reflect the needs of its students in both the classroom and across the campus in its services.
The Equity, Access and Diversity Office is responsible for ensuring provision of entry and support for a number of these diverse groups, particularly those people with disabilities, those on low incomes, people from rural or remote locations and those who arrive in Australia as refugees.
For more information please visit: http://equityaccess.murdoch.edu.au/
Alumni, Careers and EmploymentWhether you’ve been granted Permission to Work on your student visa or you’re just wanting to start planning for your professional life Murdoch University has a dynamic careers and employment service to assist you in preparing for the working world. Services range from workshops on preparing resumes and job search skills for both Australia and internationally to one-on-one career counselling sessions.
As a graduate the services expand to assist you maintain a link to Murdoch and continue your professional development through alumni activities around the world including formal functions, networking sessions and alumni mentoring programs.
Key Student Services
Murdoch Alumni, Careers and Employment Centre
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Packaging of enrolmentsIn order to package enrolments with one of our preferred providers we have put in place the following procedures –
1 Student applies directly to the English Language, High School/Foundation and/or Diploma provider and where successful receives an Offer Letter
2 This Offer Letter, along with a Murdoch University application form and the most recent academic results (where applicable) is sent to Murdoch University
3 Murdoch University issues a Conditional Offer Letter
4 OnacceptanceoftheirOfferthestudent pays the required tuition fees to the English Language, High School/Foundation and/or Diploma provider plusanon-refundable$AU250depositto Murdoch University
5 The English Language, High School/Foundation and/or Diploma provider issues an eCoE for the duration of the specified program/s and Murdoch University issues an eCoE for the duration of the degree program
Please Note:1 Murdoch University is unable to issue Conditional Offers or
packaged enrolments for our Veterinary Science program.2 Students who receive a packaged eCOE are bound by DIAC
“No Change of Provider” condition 8206.
Murdoch University is able to offer package enrolments for students who do not meet our direct entry requirements for reasons of English language proficiency.
Please find below a list of preferred providers who the University is able to package enrolments with -
Murdoch Language Institute
Murdoch Language Institute, based on Murdoch University’s South Street campus, caters for a wide range of students who want to improve their academic English skills for entry into secondary, undergraduate and postgraduate studies. The Institute offers courses that allow direct entry into Murdoch College, Murdoch Institute of Technology and Murdoch University.
Programs offered include -
• GeneralEnglish
• EnglishforAcademicPurposes(forstudentsboundforMurdochUniversityorMurdoch Institute of Technology)
• PreparationforSecondaryStudies(forstudentsboundforMurdochCollege)
[email protected] www.murdochinstitute.wa.edu.au CRICOS Provider Code - 00057E
Perth International College of English [email protected] www.pice.com.au Cricos code: 02368G
Phoenix Academy [email protected] www.phoenixela.com.au Cricos code: 0006D
Please Note: Students who successfully complete the English for Academic Purposes course, at one of our preferred English Language Providers, and graduate at the required level are not required to sit for an IELTS test prior to entry into Murdoch University.
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Postgraduate 2009 Postgraduate 2010
Semester 1 Semester 1
Orientation Week 9 - 13 February Orientation Week 8 - 12 February
Teaching Period 16 February - 13 March Teaching Period 15 February - 5 March
Study Break 16 - 20 March Study Break 8 - 12 March
Teaching Period 23 March - 10 April Teaching Period 15 March - 2 April
Study break 13 - 17 April Study break 5 - 9 April
Teaching Period 20 April - 22 May Assessment Period 12 April - 21 May
Study Break 25 - 29 May Study Break 24-29May
Assessment Period 1 - 12 June Assessment Period 31 May - 11 June
Semester 2 Semester 2
Orientation Week 27 - 31 July Orientation Week 26 - 30 July
Teaching Period 3 - 28 August Teaching Period 2 - 27 August
Study Break 31August-4September Study Break 30 August - 3 September
Teaching Period 7 - 25 September Teaching Period 6-24September
Study Break 28 September - 2 October Study Break 27 September - 1 October
Teaching Period 5 October - 6 November Teaching Period 4October-5November
Study break 9 - 13 November Study break 8 - 12 November
Assessment period 16 - 27 November Assessment period 15 - 26 November
Semester dates
Trimester Dates 2009 Trimester Dates 2010
Trimester 1Teaching 5 January - 3 April 4January-2April
Assessment 6 - 10 April 5 - 9 April
Trimester 2Teaching 27April-24July 26 April - 23 July
Assessment 27 - 31 July 26 - 30 July
Trimester 3Teaching 17 August - 13 November 16 August - 12 November
Assessment 16 - 20 November 15 - 19 November
English language requirements
Applicants whose first language is not English must demonstrate competency in the English language. This requirement can be met by achieving the following scores in one of the following English language proficiency tests*:
IELTS** Coursework Degrees 6.0 (no individual band less than 6.0)
IELTS Research Degrees including Professional Doctorates 6.5 (no individual band less than 6.0)
IELTS Master of Pharmacy 7.0 (no individual band less than 6.0)
TOEFL*** (paper based) Coursework Degrees 550 (with the Test of Written English 5)
TOEFL*** (paper based) Research Degrees 570 (with the Test of Written English 5)
TOEFL (computer based) 213 (with the Test of Written English 5)
TOEFL (internet based) 80 (no band less than 20)
*Requirements are subject to revision and should not be taken as firm indicators.Please note some courses have a higher English requirement**International English Language Testing Service (Academic only)***Test Of English as a Foreign Language
To apply online visit: www.murdoch.edu.au/About-Murdoch/Take-a-tour-of-our-campus/
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